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05/06/2026

WHAT'S HAPPENING TODAY - FRIDAY 05/06/26
https://www.culturereverb.co.uk

04/06/2026

THE WEB BEGAN WITH CONNECTIONS. Then it outsourced search to Google, and social to Meta, X ...
"We've stepped outside the walled gardens, but we're still building in their shadow, hugging the walls. Now's the time to find new paths and patches, connections and conversations, openings and adventures. Recapturing the joy of the web. A world of connected community spaces, built across the Global South and Europe, is an extraordinary, powerful, and radical vision. Archipelagos of knowledge. Murmurations of content. Spiralling galaxies of communities.
[...] The web began with connections. Then it outsourced search to Google, and social to Meta, X and TikTok. We have a chance to start again and do something different. The work begins with that overused but still powerful word: community."

This week the Newsmast team is heading to Amsterdam for Public Spaces, where the theme is Technology for Democracy. Here are three talking points - and one call to action - for the conference, the Open Social Awards, and all the conversations in between. We're stuck. Let's change the rules

04/06/2026

WHAT'S ON ... THE WAYFINDER.
We think the Culture Reverb Wayfinder will be a bit of a revolution in how people navigate a large festival like the 139-event Brockley Max, across multiple venues. Check it out.

https://www.culturereverb.co.uk/series/brockley-max-2026/

01/06/2026

What's On...
Now connecting 2,535 venues, 2,209 events, 4,039 artists and 134 promoters.
13,961 connections across Culture Reverb.
As at 1 June 2026.

Built in 1913 when London’s docks were filled with similar ships. It’s now one of the last ones left here. Restored and lovingly converted into a public arts centre the ship has a new lease of life. The cargo hold now holds a 100-seater theatre, a characterful bar, and an exhibition space. (more...

31/05/2026

Some fantastic lyrics and I love the poetry of Wolf Howard, who I have never encountered, at the Kentish Underground at Betsey Trotwood, Farringdon.
As found when in Gravesend, there is so much talent in Kent but there are so few places for it to be seen, it’s tragic and a creative waste as well missed economic opportunity for businesses.
Kent needs more Gurbir Dhillon promoting this stuff - well done!
https://www.culturereverb.co.uk/events/cew-2026-05-30/

31/05/2026

WHAT'S ON...
https://www.culturereverb.co.uk

30/05/2026

OMG! SO MUCH ON...
Too much to capture on screen grabs.
FP have opted to head over to Betsey Trotwood in Farringdon (a couple of tkts left) for Gurbir Dhillon's promoted gig.
The always brilliant Alchemy Goldsmiths summer performance is happening tonight overseen by the incredibly talented Mikey Kirkpatrick (BIRD RADIO) at Ladywell Tavern. Otherwise around 20+ other events today. https://www.culturereverb.co.uk/years/2026.html

29/05/2026

BROCKLEY MAX OPENS TODAY | WAYFINDING
Brockley Max begins today and it's HUGE - 139 events!
Finding the way around is now much easier with one click on our Culture Reverb wayfinder. Browse by day or interest. Click through to venues, artists, maps and transport notes, including nearest station, nearest bus stop and bus routes.
Should work on all devices. Any comments, we would be glad to hear them.
Maybe see you there.
https://www.culturereverb.co.uk/series/brockley-max-2026/

28/05/2026

MILESTONE 4000+ ARTISTS
There are 126 events listed over the coming week, concerts, walks, talks, some very serious and some plain fabulously silly, with great band names alone making it tempting to see live next week: Pog, Wob and The Daffodildos. 🙂
Culture Reverb now connects 2,537 venues, 2,183 events, 4,007 artists and 129 promoters.
13,867 connections across Culture Reverb.
As at 28 May 2026.
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27/05/2026

BUSY!
Kids’ cabaret, Brockley Max, Aldous Harding, Bug Bear at The Dublin Castle and Assembly Trio at Toulouse Lautrec all coming up. Pop! They are gone.

At least the archive remains alive.

https://www.culturereverb.co.uk/